It seems like an easy option to hire a professional to take care of all the stressful wedding planning while you sit back and supervise, but is it really worth it? There a quite a few advantages and disadvantages to hiring a wedding planner, so we’re here to help you navigate what will be best for you.
THE PROS
1. Your wedding will have the magical touch of an expert giving it that extra flair for beauty and glamour.
2. Planners often know the local market, and already have a contact list of reliable vendors lining up to make your big day amazing. It may be more challenging to do this on your own without prior knowledge or contacts.
3. Everything down to the last detail will be taken care of, with your input of course. This is a big help when you are short on time.
THE CONS
1. Wedding planners’ services can be extremely costly, and if you choose to go for a cheaper option, you may just end up sacrificing quality as well.
2. You won’t be in full control. This can be especially difficult to handle when you have a certain vision in mind, but try to remember that the wedding planner also wants you to have the perfect day.
3. The experience of planning a wedding is a special one, and to allow someone else to take charge can often leave you feeling distanced and uninvolved in the process. This can be disappointing, especially if you feel that your day lacks a personal touch.
Ultimately the choice to (or not to) hire a wedding planner is all yours. If you feel that you may be keen to use a wedding planner for your special day, book consultations with well-known and reliable agencies. But if it’s not for you, try to get others involved in helping you make your dream a reality, as it can become quite overwhelming to do everything yourself.
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It’s 2018, and we’re moving into a time where people and fashion are letting go of the norms and setting new trends by unapologetically being themselves. Whether you completely reject gender stereotypes or don’t prescribe to the binary, we’re here to provide you with some gender-free fashion inspo for your wedding wardrobe.
Take a look at some of our favourite androgynous fashion choices this season.
You can never go wrong with a classic suit and chic prints.
All-black is always a winner.
Mix up touches of femininity and masculinity for a balanced look that will leave everyone gushing.
Be unique and incorporate alternative and modern styles for your big day.
Statement pieces paired with classic styles elevate your wardrobe in amazing ways.
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Can’t decide on a shoe for your big day? We have some tips to help you choose the perfect pair of shoes for your wedding that will make the decision that much easier.
1. TAKE YOUR DRESS INTO CONSIDERATION
Stumbled upon your dream wedding shoes but haven’t bought your dress yet? We recommend wait a little before snatching them up because you want your shoes to complement the dress. If the length of your dress is shorter, then your shoes need to make a statement – go for a pop of colour or a shoe with some glitz and glam. If your dress length is on the longer side wear shoes that are comfortable and simple.
2. KNOW YOUR VENUE
Much like checking the weather before you step outside in the correct pair, the venue you’re having your wedding at should influence the type of heel and heel height you wear. Trust us, you don’t want to find yourself wearing pencil-thin stilettos anywhere near grass, rough paving or lots of stairs.
4. COMFORT FIRST
Always prioritise comfort. Always. If your shoes are hurting you and all you can think about is taking them off, then is having them really worth it? Go for a lower heel or a block heel so there’s less pressure on the balls of your feet. Choosing this option also means you will be able to stand a lot longer and be able to dance the night away with ease! And if you really must have that dream pair, shop a fancy pair of flats as well, in case you need backup halfway through the event.
4. THE REAL TEST COMES AFTER YOU BUY THEM
If your shoes can be returned, a good way to test whether they’re a good fit is to wear them – standing – for at least an hour (indoors, ideally on a clean surface). Take them grocery shopping or cook your dinner in them one night. If you find it too difficult, they may not be the shoes for you.
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SA Weddings and Alexa Lily have teamed up to create the ultimate wedding planner for brides-to-be! Your Bridal Edit contains all the necessities a bride will need to plan her big day. It is also the first planner to hit the South African Market.
‘We are incredibly happy that we could partner with a company such as Alexa Lily and create such a magical product for brides-to-be. We’ve seen a gap in the market and we know that this planner will go a long way in helping a bride plan her dream wedding with little stress and so much enjoyment – as it should be,’ says Katherine Ballantyne from SA Weddings
This incredible planner will help any bride plan her special day in the most simplified way. Think of it as one book that will capture all your to-do lists as well as any other essential planning information.
So what can you expect from Your Bridal Edit?
1. Invaluable advice from top wedding industry professionals
2. An undated calendar year planner (so you can start using Your Bridal Edit anytime of year – right when you get engaged!)
3. Monthly wedding to-do check-ins
4. A large space on every weekly spread to write your wedding related notes and to-dos
5. An incredible MY WEDDING divider with all the content, checklists, and things to remember that you might need to plan your wedding (think space to write down your bridal party names and measurements, your service providers’ details, a two page spread to plan your wedding budget, helpful advice on putting together your seating arrangements, space to write down your important wedding songs, and many many checklists that you never knew you needed)
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